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Give @nic_munoz a follow.
Really enjoyed our discussion and feel wiser for having spoken with him.
He has so much insight around what drives greatness in people.
His YT is also amazing!
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Mentoring men into Better Brothers for mankind, Husbands for wives, Fathers for children, and Sons for parents, for the betterment of society. One day at a time
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Evil people, which is to say, people that are sinful or wicked.
We all know, hmm 🤔 perhaps that’s not quite correct…
All of us self-proclaiming Followers of Christ, should know that we are all sinful creatures.
That the only way out of that life is to pursue Him.
There have been many times in my life I thought my behavior was neither good nor bad, and it wasn’t until I ceased doing the behavior that I realized the truth.
One of the unfair methods I used to judge Christianity was that I never read the doctrine.
I submitted ignorant arguments I sourced from arrogant individuals that simply didn’t know any better.
If we judge unfairly, how can we claim righteousness?
If we decide before reviewing the evidence, how can we claim a lack of bias?
If we trust the beliefs and viewpoints of others without investigating ourselves, aren’t we placing more faith in them than even ourselves? And what implications does that answer have?
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This requires no explanation, and if it did, I do not think it would be becoming of a gentleman, or a man striving towards the title, to offer the explanation.
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I appreciate your asking the question. It’s questions exactly like this that allow us to reflect properly and explore multiple different perspectives and possibilities through a respectful dialogue.
I believe it is my duty to become as Christ-like as possible, and that He is willing to help me do so.
So, for me, I absolutely have to believe it is possible and the belief in it being possible does indeed allow me to possess the confidence needed to make the attempt.
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This is an excellent question!
One I find myself unable to answer properly.
I mean, I wouldn’t trade places with anyone else.
I am also dissatisfied with my current self and seek much more growth, which surely means I do not in fact like myself.
But then again, doesn’t that also mean I like myself enough to change for myself future self, which is also just myself?
Oh my what a fun question…. 🤔
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At no other time in history have kids been raise to be so incompetent
Kids spend 13 years in school learning algebra, poetry and biased history
But leave school with no basic life skills like:
Budgeting
Cooking real food
Basic home repairs
Changing a tire, doing laundry, gardening etc...
And when kids are raised to be incompetent & without skills, they feel useless
No kid should feel useless.
Its up to parents to get involved in their child's education & prepare them for life.
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TLDR: Ponderings of a man that should probably have 2 cups of coffee before typing out his thoughts.
Brandon Moore@PonderingMoore
Seems today I’ve a question regarding a verse. What is being discussed with this verse? At first glance, on the surface I see the obvious call out. If you lack courage on the day it’s needed, your “strength” is meager. Which is an insult I think worthy of applause because it is scathing to me. My pondering takes me of the journey of “What if it isn’t talking about physical prowess, but faith instead?” Faith in the Lord has been the consistent theme across Proverbs. What thoughts have you, with your greater wisdom than I possess?
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Seems today I’ve a question regarding a verse.
What is being discussed with this verse?
At first glance, on the surface I see the obvious call out.
If you lack courage on the day it’s needed, your “strength” is meager.
Which is an insult I think worthy of applause because it is scathing to me.
My pondering takes me of the journey of “What if it isn’t talking about physical prowess, but faith instead?”
Faith in the Lord has been the consistent theme across Proverbs.
What thoughts have you, with your greater wisdom than I possess?
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This Veteran Owned Coffee shop Porky’s in Humble, Tx needs our support to make it!
Veteran Brew Coffee Co 5131 Atascocita Road Unit 1, Humble, TX 77346, USA
You know what to do! 🇺🇸
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Once upon a time I thought this was an instruction meant to be read as literally as possible.
Now, I do not think so.
Just a few chapters ago we learn where the rod comes from, “In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back, But the lips of the wise will protect them.”
Who is more foolish than children?
So, when you read my next few words know that it is not me advocating for you to physically strike your children… or fools.
We must discipline our children, because the alternative is clearly a terrible fate.
I have seen the faces of gentle parents as they resign to their fate with adult children that refuse to advance their lives beyond childhood.
Adulthood demands discipline.
Children not taught this skill have been done an incredible disservice, and by their own parents.
Now, I know, or rather I choose to believe, those same parents are doing the best they know how and for that I cannot fault them.
Their children, which have no concept of discipline or adulthood, will not have that same perspective because they cannot.
Think about it.
How can these untrained adults truly cope with the burdens of adulthood if they have never had a day of discipline training?
They have no foundation to begin comprehension.
Parents, do not be afraid of providing your children with discipline.
If you need some direction here, and are willing to ask someone for help, do so.
I would be happy to offer any tool I have learned though helping others and myself.
Why? Because I want to see you be the best you can be, especially if you are a steward of the future, aka a parent.
Let’s both be blessed today, and remember that God is good!
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This is one of those takes that could either have people nodding in agreement or people furious.
I’m unsure of an in between opinion.
This is Old Testament, before Jesus became the ultimate sacrifice and that has implications to me.
At least initially it does, as always please start a discussion if I am incorrect so that I may learn.
But it doesn’t say anything about “do this instead of this.”
It is more of an explanation than that.
God still expects sacrifice, which were culturally significant to many cultures before Christianity shaped the modern world.
How we sacrifice is much different than the barbaric slaughter of animals.
We sacrifice our sinful natures to become more Christlike and it is a constant process.
Sometimes it is a deeply painful process filled with all sorts of unpleasant experiences, but always ALWAYS worth it.
Now that I have meandered along enough to get to what’s interesting about this verse…
To do righteousness and justice are ways to be more Christlike.
The two are traits He has and we are encouraged to become avatars/liaisons/examples/representatives of them in His name.
Now, I am fully aware this comes with a certain level of responsibility and that it can get heavy, which is to say a difficult burden to carry, or a more thematically appropriate colloquialism “cross to carry.”
That is something I think is our duty as followers of Christ, to be good stewards of His image.
Not the point of the post… getting back on track.
The Lord is explaining that He prefers us to perform these two traits more than he prefers us to do the sacrifices.
He proves this in that we no longer commit animal sacrifices to His name.
This is unlike any other religion, given the choice between lifting Him up with sacrifices or performing two highly beneficial traits, His preference for us is explained plainly.
Do good. Choose to do good always.
It doesn’t say “Do good in My name.”
Now, there is some nuance there I would enjoy discussing, but if you haven’t the time right now…
Consider a share so that someone that would also enjoy it might find it.
If not, I would still have you begin your day with His light upon you.
Where your day will be filled with righteousness and justice.
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It is true. It is true.
A wife can be a curse to a man as well.
Choose your partner well.
I’m sure ladies could easily reflect there are good and bad examples of what a husband ought to be.
Pick up a Bible, read Proverbs, and use that to cast the mold.
A word of caution with this.
Do not seek to find a spouse who already embodies all of Proverb’s wisdom.
Though I am deviating too strongly from what I originally thought to say on this verse and why I enjoy it.
The verses like this which are sprinkled throughout the book of Proverbs remind me to look at my wife fondly.
It reminds me to appreciate her and her efforts for making our home a better place.
She makes sure I start my days off on the best foot forward.
She wakes me up nearly every morning with a cup of hot coffee and my Bible on the bedside table.
She certainly is a blessing from the Lord and I do not tell her enough.
If you are like me, a man with tunnel vision, then you probably have a wife that needs to hear some positive reinforcement.
Go, and tell her how you adore her, appreciate her, and respect her.
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This morning there were two verses so similar I thought perhaps I might need two cups of coffee this morning.
It seems to have been important enough to repeat within the same chapter.
A false witness is not something we should aspire to be, in any capacity.
It is a special kind of betrayal to ideals, which are critical for society to function in a civilized manner.
There is nothing positive to be gained from false testimonies, only negative consequences.
Sure the liar may benefit in the short term, but will not escape punishment.
Most people do not even like the idea of accepting the consequences of actions they did commit.
Nobody wants to be forced into a situation where they have no choice.
What do these verses relate to you?
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@brianmccoppin It’s a strange feeling isn’t it?
Congratulations!
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In many schools, kids are spending +3hrs of class time on a screen every day
Other schools are going screen-free.
Students at screen-free schools are:
- Getting better grades
- Having fewer disciplinary problems
- Reporting stronger social connections
- Experiencing lower rates mental health issues
Many school started using screens as "teaching tools" but its progressed into babysitters
And now its the kids that are suffering
Kids need more reading books, writing on paper & interacting with people around them.
And when they get this, they thrive.
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