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Meekness—It Is More Than You Think
Ever since our church small group discussed meekness last week, I’ve been thinking about it—trying to make sense of it. It seems simple enough until you really pause and consider Jesus’ words. “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth” (Matthew 5:5). Meekness isn’t something we talk much about. It’s often seen as being weak, timid, or passive—hardly qualities we want to possess. But take a second look, and you quickly discover meekness is much more. The biblical view of meekness is strength under control. It’s the middle ground; the place where we struggle to live. Most of us choose to either keep the peace at all costs.…
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Religious Folklore – The Christian Life is one of Receiving Forgiveness for but not Victory over Habitual Sins
There are three spiritual classes of humanity referenced in the Bible: Through this study of Romans chapter six, I hope that unsaved people in Category 1 become saved, and Christians in Category 2 above will receive the truth to move to Category 3.