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Give, but remember to keep it a secret from the (rest of the) world. Matthew 6:4 tells us that. My favourite mode of giving is ‘not-saying-no’, because when someone asks something of us, it is usually for good reason. At work or at home, if your relationship is of mutual respect, the asking...

Yes. There has been a struggle in my mind for a long time, but now that i’m healthier I have become a Christian. What does that tell you? I could tell you a lot more about my walk into Christianity, but i’m sure it would sound alarming in this context, for some people. I will just have you know...

Thank you for your interpretation Lizbeth. It does make sense not to reprimand people you are trying to educate on the Word. I remember it had a very averse effect on me, when Christians warned me about my sins, or talked about Satan. Back when I wasn’t a believer I mean. I couldn’t be won that...

@LoveYeshua indeed I know we should put His commandments first above all. That’s why I sometimes struggle with things Paul wrote. I never struggle with Jesus’ words, because He is the one we follow.

Thank you for your reply Episkopos. I try to read Hebrew from time to time, but i’m slacking in my lessons, it’s so time consuming. Being at peace with another is comfortable, but what if they are sinning? Should we eat pork with people just to keep the peace? I try to neither correct them or...

Now that we are discussing Paul, can someone explain this to me clearly: Jesus taught us that He came to divide us, he didn’t come to bring peace but the sword. I see no other way to interpet that as to obey His teachings and resist whatever the world is doing, including your family and friends...

‘Soul’ is a pretty tough thing to define, so many people have so many different opinions on what it is. But since the rule of the board is to test things with Scripture, it makes it a little easier for us. We are urged to live good lives, like is the will and nature of the Father, so that we may...

Sometimes my girlfriend and I play a game on my tablet and it always has trouble with her touch, never with mine. These things are stored probably, because she never has problems on her own tablet.

What an useful topic! Thank you, I will read from time to time.

I don’t believe so. Our Master told us he came to fulfil the law and that nothing about the law would change. I know He said that it’s what comes out of the mouth that will defile us, not what goes in. And he taught (as I understand) that the ‘spirit’ of the law is more important than the...

I have carefully read your reply. I think I have understood now. The Spirit who is sent by the Father, takes hold over people in order to clearly speak truth. So no nudging. Just plain and clear.

Thank you @newnature , your piece rings true. Do you think the Spirit sends messages this way to leave room for free will? Rather nudging than clearly dictating what to do in order for us to do it according to how our personal growth allows us to do it. For maximum growth.

Done with all the chores one has to indulge in to maintain. Been reading the new testament again and taking notes to see what Jesus compelled us to do by His own word. Matthew 5 is particularly interesting.

I really like the interpretation that hoarding anything is making an idol. If we want ever more of one thing, we make it into a goal in itself. Thank you for that insight. If we have any other goal than the following of the Law and Jesus’ commandments, we have our priorities on earth instead of...

Important topic, I think. My main recommendations are eating organically and fasting. If you’d just do those two or even one of them, you will make leaps. You don’t have to fast weeks on end for the benefits. Just once a week for 20 or so hours would make the difference. More tips from my own...