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“It's that wonderful old-fashioned idea that others come first and you come second. This was the whole ethic by which I was brought up. Others matter more than you do, so 'don't fuss, dear; get on with it'.”
― Audrey Hepburn
If Christ could lay aside His heavenly throne for 33 years and stoop down to our miserable level all for the sake of saving those who really don't deserve it.. who am I to cling to my "throne" and refuse to put others first?
Thanks for the reminder, Jullianna. I know I can improve in this area. I am nowhere near the amount of selflessness that Christ first demonstrated, but as Paul said, "I press on toward the goal".
― Audrey Hepburn
If Christ could lay aside His heavenly throne for 33 years and stoop down to our miserable level all for the sake of saving those who really don't deserve it.. who am I to cling to my "throne" and refuse to put others first?
Thanks for the reminder, Jullianna. I know I can improve in this area. I am nowhere near the amount of selflessness that Christ first demonstrated, but as Paul said, "I press on toward the goal".
In momments I am selfish in ways that later place me on my knees in tears. I think it's normal maybe but it's one thing I don't like when I do this.
Christ said to love, it's the primary message. It's my daily quest to love as Christ asked..
someday maybe I'll get it right.
Love is amazing!
love you all,
lexi
Christ said to love, it's the primary message. It's my daily quest to love as Christ asked..
someday maybe I'll get it right.
Love is amazing!
love you all,
lexi
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This is from Luther's small catechism.
I like how he explains these parts of the 10 commandment, as far as going out of your way to help the neighbor.
You shall not steal.
What does this mean?
We should fear and love God so that we do not take our
neighbour’s money or possessions, or get them in any dishonest way, but help him to improve
and protect his possessions and income.
You shall not give false testimony against your neighbour.
What does this mean?
We should fear and love God so that we do not tell lies about our
neighbour, betray him, slander him, or hurt his reputation, but defend him, speak well of him,
and explain everything in the kindest way.
You shall not covet your neighbour’s house.
What does this mean?
We should fear and love God so that we do not scheme to get our
neighbour’s inheritance or house, or get it in a way which only appears right, but help and be
of service to him in keeping it.
You shall not covet your neighbour’s wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox
or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbour.
What does this mean?
We should fear and love God so that we do not entice or force away
our neighbour’s wife, workers, or animals, or turn them against him, but urge them to stay and
do their duty.
I like how he explains these parts of the 10 commandment, as far as going out of your way to help the neighbor.
You shall not steal.
What does this mean?
We should fear and love God so that we do not take our
neighbour’s money or possessions, or get them in any dishonest way, but help him to improve
and protect his possessions and income.
You shall not give false testimony against your neighbour.
What does this mean?
We should fear and love God so that we do not tell lies about our
neighbour, betray him, slander him, or hurt his reputation, but defend him, speak well of him,
and explain everything in the kindest way.
You shall not covet your neighbour’s house.
What does this mean?
We should fear and love God so that we do not scheme to get our
neighbour’s inheritance or house, or get it in a way which only appears right, but help and be
of service to him in keeping it.
You shall not covet your neighbour’s wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox
or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbour.
What does this mean?
We should fear and love God so that we do not entice or force away
our neighbour’s wife, workers, or animals, or turn them against him, but urge them to stay and
do their duty.
J
Summed up by the two Jesus gave us, huh?
Luke 10: [SUP]27 [/SUP]He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’[SUP][c][/SUP]; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[SUP][d][/SUP]”
Violating any of the Ten Commandments hurts us or someone else...mostly us
Luke 10: [SUP]27 [/SUP]He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’[SUP][c][/SUP]; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[SUP][d][/SUP]”
Violating any of the Ten Commandments hurts us or someone else...mostly us
Luke 10:36-37 Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves? And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.
-> Martin Luther and antisemitism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"In 1543 Luther published On the Jews and Their Lies in which he says that the Jews are a "base, whoring people, ..." He argues that their synagogues and schools be set on fire, their prayer books destroyed, rabbis forbidden to preach, homes razed, and property and money confiscated. They should be shown no mercy or kindness, afforded no legal protection, and these "poisonous envenomed worms" should be drafted into forced labor or expelled for all time. He also seems to advocate their murder, writing "[w]e are at fault in not slaying them".
-> Martin Luther and antisemitism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"In 1543 Luther published On the Jews and Their Lies in which he says that the Jews are a "base, whoring people, ..." He argues that their synagogues and schools be set on fire, their prayer books destroyed, rabbis forbidden to preach, homes razed, and property and money confiscated. They should be shown no mercy or kindness, afforded no legal protection, and these "poisonous envenomed worms" should be drafted into forced labor or expelled for all time. He also seems to advocate their murder, writing "[w]e are at fault in not slaying them".
T
Violating any of the Ten Commandments hurts us or someone else...mostly us
Breaking the first 4 commandments hurt both God and us
Breaking the 5th hurts us, our parents, and God
6-10 hurts us and everyone else.
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"What sort of damage does selfishness do to a relationship?".......A selfish person almost always chooses a giving person to be in a relationship with. They need such a person. In the beginning the giver is happy as it is their nature to meet the needs of others. As time goes on the taker must have more and more from the giver but never puts anything back so to say. In the end the giver is left empty and has nothing left to give and the taker is unable to understand. That is when the trouble starts. Selfish people never see that they are selfish. In my experience they feel they are very generous. When the giving person in the relationship gets to the end of anything they have left to give, the selfish person becomes angry and resentful. The giver doesn't understand as they have given all they have and it was never enough. Things usually end with the selfish person finding another giver to fill that need that can never be filled by anyone but Christ. Being selfish, they just don't seem to see that though.
I was a selfish wife at first, I wanted things my way. I had a difficult time adjusting to the we, in our marriage. I almost divorced over it. I went to counseling with my husband and then finally found someone who helped me see what I was doing. I apologized for so many things. We worked through this time and our marriage is now strong.
I wasn't walking with God at that point in my life, I thought I was but I wasn't. Our lives are much more peaceful now that we are on the same page with things and we both have a good relationship with God.
I know this is the singles forum and I'm married, but you guys are kind enough to let me post here anyhow. I hope what I've experienced in the past helps others who might be struggling.
Peace and God Bless you all.
I wasn't walking with God at that point in my life, I thought I was but I wasn't. Our lives are much more peaceful now that we are on the same page with things and we both have a good relationship with God.
I know this is the singles forum and I'm married, but you guys are kind enough to let me post here anyhow. I hope what I've experienced in the past helps others who might be struggling.
Peace and God Bless you all.