I am the way, the truth and the life.
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If we work on marble, it will perish; if on brass, time will destroy it; if we rear up temples, they will crumble into dust; but if we work upon immortal minds and imbue them with principles, with the just fear of God and the love of our fellow men, we engrave on those tablets something that will brighten to all eternity.
- Daniel Webster
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I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again. And no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, 'You must be born again.' The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.
This is my command, love each other as I have loved you. No greater love is there than a man who lays down his life for his friends. You are my friends.
-Jesus Christ
Thou shalt love the Lord thy God will all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
This is the first and great comandment.
And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.
On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
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My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments;
For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.
Let not mercy and truth forsake thee; write them upon thine heart.
So shalt thou find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not on thin own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowlege him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Be not wise in thine own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from evil.
It shall be health to thy navel and marrow to thy bones.
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In the beginning was the word and the word was with God and the word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not anything made that was made.
In him was life and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
That light was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.
And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.
In the beginning was the word and the word was
love
joy
peace
patience
gentleness
goodness
faith
meekness
temperance.
For these are the fruit of the Spirit of God, given as gifts unto those who walk in the light.
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“Love is patient; love is kind
and envies no one.
Love is never boastful, nor conceited, nor rude;
never selfish, not quick to take offense.
There is nothing love cannot face;
there is no limit to its faith,
its hope, and endurance.
In a word, there are three things
that last forever: faith, hope, and love;
but the greatest of them all is love.â€
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Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.
Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
I'd like to meet a Christian woman with an open heart and an open mind.
I'd also like to have friends who aren't apathetic to what's happening in this world, whose eyes are open to the TRUTH.
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The Bible contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers. It's doctrines are holy, it's precepts are binding, it's histories are true , and it's decisions are immutable. Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be holy. it contains LIGHT to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you.
It's the traveler's map, the pilgrim's staff, the pilot's compass, the soldier's sword, and the Christian's charter. Here Paradise is restored, Heaven opened, and the gates of hell disclosed.
Christ is it's grand subject, our good the design, and the glory of God it's end.
It should fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the feet. Read it slowly, frequently, and prayerfully. It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory, and a river of pleasure. It is given you in life, will be opened at the judgement, and be remembered forever. It involves the highest responsibility, will reward the greatest labor, and will condemn all who trifle with it's sacred contents.
My second favorite book...