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The Great Humility of God

Posted on March 11, 2011 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

Augustine of Hippo: “The pride of man, which is the chief hindrance against his cleaving to God, can be confuted and healed through the great humility of God. Man learns how far he has gone away from God and what it is worth to Him as a pain to cure him, when he returns through […]

Filed Under: Quotes Tagged With: augustine of hippo, crucifixion, death of christ, obedience, philippians

A Reminder to Pray for the Persecuted Church

Posted on February 28, 2011 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

Chances are, if you have access to the internet and to Blue Letter Bible’s resources, you are not in a country or region where Jesus-loving Christians are arrested for apostasy. And you are likely not in danger of being persecuted violently for your faith. Last week, I was reminded of how important it is to […]

Filed Under: Misc. Tagged With: afghanistan, beatitudes, gospel of matthew, international, jesus, persecution, philippians, sermon on the mount

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