Tag Archives: Commandments

On the Gains of Godly Meditation

Posted on May 26, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Psalm 19:14: On the Gains of Godly Meditation by Michael Doyle The Bible isn’t just words but application We must understand before proper supplication Thinking and asking in prayer and open heart Listening to God, hopeful … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Many Observe Christ’s Birthday; Few Follow His Precepts

Posted on December 8, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“How many observe Christ’s birthday! How few, His precepts!” – Benjamin Franklin

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First Principles: We Should Better Follow the Commandments Than the Holidays

Posted on December 8, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“How many observe Christ’s birth-day! How few, his precepts! O! ’tis easier to keep Holidays than Commandments.” – Benjamin Franklin (1743)

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First Principles: Those Who Follow Christian Holidays Should Follow Christian Precepts

Posted on November 5, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“How many observe Christ’s birth-day! How few, his precepts! O! ’tis easier to keep Holidays than Commandments.” – Benjamin Franklin (1743)

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First Principles: We Should Observe More Commandments and Less Holidays

Posted on December 20, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“How many observe Christ’s birth-day! How few, his precepts! O! ’tis easier to keep Holidays than Commandments.” — Benjamin Franklin (1743) Cute little poem that I found on another’s blog.. thought some here might enjoy it? http://benfranklincraftsmonroe.blogspot.com/2016/12/how-ben-franklin-saved-christmas.html … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: To Foster A Better World, We Should Keep God’s Commandments

Posted on December 20, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“I say that loving our neighbor as we love ourselves is not enough- that we as a Nation and as individuals will please God best by showing regard for the laws of God. There is no better way of fostering … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Do Good Anyway

Posted on June 27, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“The Paradoxical Commandments People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Love them anyway. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway. If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies. Succeed … Continue reading →

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