January 2010
83 posts
Is the death penalty Godly?
andrewstoner:
This question has been very contreversial throughout history especially in today’s culture. So often we just shrug off any mention of there being a death penalty and try to pretend that it doesn’t exist. However, we should really examine the Bible for any mention or reference to this discussion.
In the Old Testament of the Bible, the idea of a death penalty was acceptable and...
All I can do is be me, whoever that is.
– Bob Dylan (via pay-jee) (via quote-book) (via absolutist)
Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never let the...
– Psalm 55:22 (via dailybibleverse)
Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.
– Hebrews 10:24 (via readyforbattle)
1 Corinthians 10:13
humbleservant:
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not...
– Colossians 3:23 (via dailybibleverse)
Called to Shine
fishforpeople:
No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house.
- Matthew 5:15
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts...
– Philippians 4:7 (via dailybibleverse)
Philippians 1:4
In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy.
via crookedtooth
Matthew 5:46-47
fishforpeople:
If you love only those who love you, what reward is there for that? Even corrupt tax collectors do that much. If you are kind only to your friends, how are you different from anyone else? Even pagans do that.
you're vs. your
helping me weed out potential dates since 1999.
via crookedtooth
He answered: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul...
– Luke 10:27 (via heckyeahjesus)
you think i’m weak, but i think you’re wrong.
– matchbox 20 (via loveisrain)
The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today is Christians who...
– DC Talk, What if I Stumble (via peace-truth-love) (via rippleffects) (via readyforbattle)