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In order that we may not be condemned as thieves by God, we must endeavor, as far as possible… that our neighbor’s advantage should be promoted no less than our own. John Calvin, The Eighth Commandment

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“The stupid man cannot know; the fool cannot understand this: that though the wicked sprout like grass and all evildoers flourish, they are doomed to destruction forever; but you, O [Yahweh], are on high forever.” (Psalm 92:6-8 ESV)

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“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse, and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality.” — Desmond Tutu

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I have never been so embarrassed to be an American.

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Marvin Sapp performs “Never Would Have Made It” for NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert: youtu.be/wVbZzgybaJ4?...

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"The definition of righteous people is that they disadvantage themselves to advantage others. The wicked are willing to disadvantage the community in order to advantage themselves." ~Bruce Waltke in his commentary on the Book of Proverbs

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RIP Gene Hackman. I know we have Oscars this week, but maybe we could do a tribute movie some time? Truly, one of the greats. #hatm

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So wait... can I sell my citizenship for $5M?

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“Whoever meddles in a quarrel not his own is like one who takes a passing dog by the ears.” (Proverbs 26:17 ESV) There are dog ears for the taking on social media.

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“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.” -Theodore Roosevelt

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My favorite Kurt Vonnegut quote--"you are what you pretend to be"--comes from Mother Night, a novel about an American spy who pretends to be a Nazi propagandist only to realize later in life he was just being a Nazi propagandist

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"Some of you may die, but it's a sacrifice I am willing to make" — Lord Farquaad.

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The fear of man is the friend of falsehood.

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My very angsty summer of 2020 playlist hits right now

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"So far as we approve of monarchy... in America the law is king. For as in absolute governments the King is law, so in free countries the law ought to be king; and there ought to be no other." --Thomas Paine

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I have no King but Christ.

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When it’s just not your time to go 🤯

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A thread

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The impact of their elders' eager embrace of unrepentant thieves, abusers, and racists on a generation of young Christians will be huge. Some are being lured into corrupted religion; others, repulsed, leave faith behind. Good Shepherd, protect your little ones from the wolves in sheep's clothing.

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Seen on the wilds of another platform. Thinking about what happened in Cincinnati a couple days ago.

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Take a peek at what we’re up to with WKU RUF in this January '25 update. We're back work reaching and equipping students! - mailchi.mp/9868e5c59f62...

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This plaque in Prague has been rubbed to a shiny gold because for centuries, passersby have touched the dog for good luck, and also to reassure him that he's a very good boy. 14/10

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A Christian who simply equates what is right with what is legal has an anemic understanding of morality, ethics, and Jesus's teachings.

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"God takes a more special care of the poor than of others, since they are most exposed to injuries and violence." — John Calvin, on Psalm 72:4

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On the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, every one should the unspeakable horror of that Holocaust. And those of who still believe these words should say them: Never Again.

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If we see a bully hatefully attacking a loved one or an innocent, the Lord leads us to intervene as an act of mercy and justice. One of my heroes is Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a man of peace who also resisted evil. Speaking out may be costly. Be strong, even in the face of fear. Heaven smiles on courage.

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Pastors, preach in such a way that corrupt politicians would have no have interest in joining your congregation without deep and ongoing repentance.

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For the Christian, Repentance is the greatest visible action which shows God is real to us Self-Justification is the greatest sign of a hidden atheism (see, Judas) The first sermon of Jesus was: Repent.

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True and sober words by @esaumccaulley.bsky.social. "We serve those in power well when we help them remember there is someone to whom they must give an account. A good prayer for a person in power ought to leave them with knees trembling rather than head nodding." www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

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"Let your credo be this: Let the lie come into the world, let it even triumph. But not through me. The simple step of a courageous individual is not to take part in the lie. One word of truth outweighs the world..."

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