STUDIES FROM BRETHREN IN CHRIST

12/30/2018 ~ Presidential Quotes 15

♔   PresidentialQuotesPM15.mp3 (31m 44s)   PresidentialQuotesAboutGod15.pptx Darkness has no face to see. Clouds rise to glitter upon another sky where the noble travel. 20. James A. Garfield (1881) “Now more than ever the people are responsible for the character of their Congress. If that body be ignorant, reckless, and corrupt, it is because the people tolerate ignorance, recklessness, and corruption. If it be intelligent, brave, and pure, it is because the people demand these high qualities to represent them in the national legislature. . . . If the next centennial does not find us a great nation . . . it will be because those who represent the enterprise, the culture, and the morality of the nation do not aid in controlling the political forces.” Few men truly rise to the occasion to courageously stand in the face of adversity. Unique is when wisdom meets in a strong humble heart. Character is established by how a soul helps build all those in his or her presence. Short is the time we all have with those who would be the greatest in service for all. ... While they promise them liberty, they themselves are slaves of corruption; for by whom a person is overcome, by him also he is brought into bondage. ~ 2nd Peter 2:17-19 “There are men and women who make the world better just by being the kind of people they are. They have the gift of kindness or courage or loyalty or integrity. It really matters very little whether they are behind the wheel of a truck or running a business or bringing up a family. The teach the truth by living it.” ... who show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, ... ~ Romans 2:14-15 “The truth will set you free, but first it will make you miserable.” "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." ~ John 8:32 “Next in importance to freedom and justice is popular education, without which neither freedom nor justice can be permanently maintained.” My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. ... ~ Hosea 4:6 “If there is one thing upon this earth that mankind love and admire better than another, it is a brave man, - it is the man who dares to look the devil in the face and tell him he is a devil.” ... "You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, ... ~ 1st Samuel 17:45 “I believe in God, and I trust myself in His hands.” ... O You who save those who trust in You From those who rise up against them. ~ Psalms 17:7 “Men are tending to materialism. Houses, lands, and worldly goods attract their attention, and as a mirage lure them on to death. Christianity, on the other hand leads only the natural body to death, and for the spirit, it points out a house not built with hands, eternal in the heavens ... Let me urge you to follow Him, not as the Nazarene, the Man of Galilee, the carpenter's son, but as the ever living spiritual person, full of love and compassion, who will stand by you in life and death and eternity.” What one falls for declares depth of character   Christianity = leads to eternal life   Materialism = lure to death "In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. ..." ~ John 14:2-3 “The return to solid values is always hard... Distress, panic, and hard times have marked our pathway in returning to solid values.” ... "Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses." ~ Luke 12:15 “The divorce between Church and State ought to be absolute. It ought to be so absolute that no Church property anywhere, in any state or in the nation, should be exempt from equal taxation; for if you exempt the property of any church organization, to that extent you impose a tax upon the whole community.” “The sin of slavery is one of which it may be said that without the shedding of blood there is no remission.” ... and without shedding of blood there is no remission. ... ~ Hebrews 9:22-24 “There are times in the history of men and nations, when they stand so near the vale that separates mortals from the immortals, time from eternity, and men from their God, that they can almost hear the beatings, and feel the pulsations of the heart of the Infinite.” Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. ... ~ James 4:8 ... "The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart" (that is, the word of faith which we preach): ... ~ Romans 10:8 “Most human organizations that fall short of their goals do so not because of stupidity or faulty doctrines, but because of internal decay and rigidification.” “We are apt to be deluded into false security by political catch-words, devised to flatter rather than instruct.” But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, ... ~ 2nd Timothy 3:1-4 “Coercion is the basis of every law in the universe, -- human or divine. A law is not law without coercion behind it.” In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. ~ Genesis 1:1   PresidentialQuotesPM15.5.mp3 (32m 10s) “The world's history is a divine poem, of which the history of every nation is a canto, and every man a word. Its strains have been pealing along down the centuries, and though there have been mingled the discords of warring cannon and dying men, yet to the Christian philosopher and historian - the humble listener - there has been a Divine melody running through the song which speaks of hope and halcyon days to come.” You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You. ~ Isaiah 26:3 “It would be unjust to our people and dangerous to our institutions to apply any portion of revenues of the nation or of the States to the support of sectarian schools.” “Science is the literature of God written on the stars - the trees - the rocks - and more important because of its marked utilitarian character.” ... His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, ... ~ Romans 1:20 “God reigns, and the Government at Washington still lives!” God reigns over the nations; God sits on His holy throne. ~ Psalms 47:8 “A nation is not worthy to be saved if, in the hour of its fate, it will not gather up all its jewels of manhood and life, and go down into the conflict however bloody and doubtful, resolved on measureless ruin or complete success.” “Whatever I may believe in theology, I do not believe in the doctrine of vicarious atonement in politics.” “History is but the unrolled scroll of prophecy.” “But for we could not know right from wrong. All things most desirable for man's welfare... are to be found portrayed in it.” ... Is the law sin? Certainly not! On the contrary, I would not have known sin except through the law. ... ~ Romans 7:7 “I am receiving what I suppose to be the usual number of threatening letters on the subject. Assassination can be no more guarded against than death by lightning; it is best not to worry about either.” "... do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble." ~ Matthew 6:34 "And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell." ~ Matthew 10:28 “If wrinkles must be written on our brows, let them not be written upon the heart. The spirit should never grow old.” How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. ~ Psalms 119:9 My son, give me your heart, And let your eyes observe my ways. ~ Proverbs 23:26 ... pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. But avoid foolish and ... ~ 2nd Timothy 2:22-23 What one pursues declares one’s calling    Pursue:      ● Rightreousness      ● Faith      ● Love      ● Peace            ―► With a pure heart call    Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: ~ Hebrews 12:14 "... I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven." ~ Matthew 18:1-3 "... but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal." ~ Matthew 6:20 Often men of greatest talent have the deepest of laughter for the truth is their anchor of heart. Without truth, joy is all but elusive, but with it comes naked exposure for ridicule as well as praise. Heaven holds what is denied for man to know. Purely love rains where storms rage. Nobility faces adversity with honesty ● Quality of our leaders reflects the public’s senses ● Kindness is what makes the world better ● Truth is not always easy to digest as one finds it ● Education is crucial to maintain freedom and justice ● Bravery is what encourages people in the face of evil ● To follow God is to find Life over death in Christ ● A return to solid values causes social hardships ● Closeness to God enlightens intimacy with decency ● Who listens to God hears His songs of hope & peace ● All that God has made has inborn utilitarian value ● Nations lacking devoted courage fall to those who do ● Right and wrong reveals what is best in living ● A child’s heart maintains a spirit of innocence Great men never live as long as we would want. Darkness is a sad thought.