Tag: Wrath
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WRATH . . . A Final Word
“You must understand this, my beloved: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger; for your anger does not produce God’s righteousness. Therefore rid yourselves of all sordidness and rank growth of wickedness, and welcome with meekness the implanted word that has the power to save your souls” (Reference: James 1:19-21…
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WRATH . . . God’s
“Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. Because of these, the wrath of God is coming. You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived. But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these:…
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WRATH . . .? Turn away from it! Instead wink at ignorance
“One man beareth hatred against another, and doth he seek pardon from the Lord? He sheweth no mercy to a man, which is like himself: and doth he ask forgiveness of his own sins? If he that is but flesh nourish hatred, who will intreat for pardon of his sins? Remember thy end, and let…
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WRATH . . . It is a “hard” thing to learn not to have
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” (Reference: Proverbs 15:1 ) Advise from a historic Anabaptist mom, Soetgen van den Houte; “If you are crossly spoken to, learn to answer kindly, and you will be loved by all men; for humility and meekness are acceptable to both God and…
A Simple Desire 