Sentences with phrase «as signs of wealth»

South Africa's Kruger National Park is inviting bids for rhinos under a plan to move 500 of the animals to safety to counter a wave of poaching for their horns, highly prized in some Asian countries as a sign of wealth.

Among the works on view are exquisite examples of kente cloth, vibrant Ashanti, and Ewe textiles worn as a sign of wealth and prestige.

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Osteen's personal wealth, and his advocacy for a theology that glorifies material possessions as a sign of God's favor, have long made him a controversial figure in church circles.

Additionally, there are no tell - tale signs of usual scams such as paid actors enacting the role of traders and neither are there any exaggerated promises of gaining quick wealth.

I had in my heart and tongue the Name of Allah when ever I had fears, troubles or depression of any kind but from Jan 05 1995 when had lost my father and second brother in a car accident, it was the time I really felt am alone at age of 33 to face all the challenges my father has left upon me to run and manage among other partners therefore had been investigating the Quran as to understanding every word of it rather than to memorize it, have been did a lot of reciting verses of prayers begging God to look upon me and give me strength... am sure through such difficult times if I had no faith in God I would have perished and lost every thing long ago... Another thing my heart always gave me signs and my mind gave me logic of what to believe although have read many books abroad in my youth of many beliefs out of curiosity but could not belief in other than that God is one and Muhammed is his last prophet in all belief of the Quran he brought upon me / us in all that it says... Should mention at times had experienced dreams seeing signs and warnings long in advance of things going to happen A year or more before losing my father in a car accident I had seen him in my dream good bye wearing white cloth and going to board a tourist ship all crew dressed in white uniform rolling a red carpet on front of him and when was on the top of the stairs weaver smiling good bye... seen in another dream how or wealth will be stolen and what I will hold... so many things like that..

Ultimately, this was as much a moral disaster as a financial one, since Rembrandt's Calvinist patrons regarded material wealth as a sign of God's favor, good stewardship of one's assets as an ethical necessity, and bankruptcy as a sin.

In this sense, then, Jesus did see the possession of wealth itself as a source of injustice and a sign of alienation (cf. Mark 10: 17 - 25; Luke 6:20 - 2 1; Luke 19:1 - 10).

I posted one of the Christian «attacks» on Warren on a previous CNN Belief Blog entry, arguing that Warren's teachings were obviously no cure for his son's depression, and that Warren should consider this experience as a lesson that his views are shallow and dangerous, and that the size and wealth of his church is not a sign of God's blessing.

Many, as is to be expected among the very poor but not only among the poor, are movements focused on health and wealth, with miracles, signs, and wonders at the center of a fervent piety.

Perhaps wealth and privilege and hot Krispy Kreme doughnuts should not immediately be taken as signs of God's blessings after all.

It is not just those enamored with the prosperity gospel who have pursued health, wealth, and happiness as if they were divine rights and signs of God's blessing.

With Thomas Tuchel bringing in a wealth of quality young talent though, it remains to be seen how long Reus is a part of their plans as a major offer could tempt them into selling and focusing on developing the young players that they've signed over the last year or so.

Hazard, 27, arguably has his best years of his career coming up as he'll hope to peak around this age with a wealth of experience behind him, and it could be a quality signing to add a longer - term picture to the attacking unit at the Bernabeu.

His sides were created with the wealth of Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich and signings such as Didier Drogba and Ricardo Carvalho were essential to the club's success.

New technology has brought a wealth of minimally invasive procedures to fight the signs of aging, as well as new, less irritating topical treatments.

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For example, people with access to company - sponsored retirement plans might take advantage of wealth - building features such as receiving the maximum employer match for their annual contributions, or signing up for automatic annual contribution increases.

Though she is known for her photographs depicting signs of wealth, Jessica Craig - Martin explains that her images are never portraits: «I see them as abstract studies of sequins, evicted mollusks, and air - conditioned mink.»

Reminds me of a great spoof by The Onion, about how proud the Chinese are of their pollution — as a sign of their increasing industrialization / wealth:

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