Sentences with phrase «loving as a choice»

If the relationship is committed to being transformed and loving as a choice, however, conflict gains new purpose.

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In his book «Humilitas: A Lost Key to Life, Love and Leadership,» Macquarie University professor John Dickson defines the trait as «the noble choice to forgo your status, deploy your resources or use your influence for the good of others before yourself.»

Let's face it: Some of us love our gadgets, and having the newest tech toys as they come out can be really exciting, and there is almost no limit to the wide array of sexy choices in new tech gadgets.

If you love the city as much as Binelli does, you have no choice but to embrace that hoary cliché, and trust that once you've hit rock bottom, the only direction to go is up.

It consisted of dozens of questions often used by psychology researchers to assess personality, such as whether the respondent prefers to be alone, tries to lead others and loves large parties (the answer choices range from «disagree strongly» to «agree strongly»).

As for leaving money for your loved ones or various noble causes, that in my opinion has to be solely a matter of individual choice.

But thankfully, there are steps you can take now to educate yourself about your Social Security benefit choices which lie ahead as well as the impact of those decisions on your loved ones.

As I often say, as followers of Jesus, we have no choice but to move toward relationships with those who are marginalized, dehumanized and in need of lovAs I often say, as followers of Jesus, we have no choice but to move toward relationships with those who are marginalized, dehumanized and in need of lovas followers of Jesus, we have no choice but to move toward relationships with those who are marginalized, dehumanized and in need of love.

Both of these forms of Counter-Reformation Catholicism think of the moral life as primarily engaging the will, whereas Evangelical Catholicism understands the moral life to be a matter of training minds and hearts, the reason and the will, to make those choices that truly contribute to goodness, human flourishing, and the beatitude that enables the friends of Jesus to live forever within the light and love of the Most Holy Trinity.

kendallpeak I'd say that about 90 % of parents end up keeping pets that their children have picked up as strays and fallen in love with, but that doesn't mean that keeping the animal was a sound choice, or will ultimately prove to be.

I also love you because I am commanded by God to do so and I accepted His commandments when I made the choice to accept salvation as I believe God intended it.»

So much for the choice of having as many men (or women) they want at their choosing because they just happen to love sex.

It often seems as the «share» the details of this relationship that Jesus is more like a child's imaginary friend who is always on their side when any conflict occurs with others rather than the Jesus who loved people enough to tell them, without accusing or withdrawing affection, the hard truths they needed to know to encourge them to make more meaningful choices.

We need not worry that we are not reaching the entire world; we must instead be faithfully present to those whom choice or chance have put in our paths, showing them as best we can that this kind of study is emphatically worthy of love.

Duet 11; 26 God gives man a choice to be blessed or cursed same as Adam there are consequences when we chose not to heed Gods word.Did God curse Adam yes he did both he and eve died spiritually they lost that constant fellowship with God that relationship was broken.So he was cast out from the garden from under Gods protection.Adams love for Eve was his downfall he chose her love over Gods love and When we chose anything else other than him for our security we fall into the same trap as Adam.and we also must deal with the consequences.He most definitely is a jealous God.brentnz

So I Listened to all of his sermons read all of his blogs and than decided to leave my number to see if he would really call as he says on his web site, With in 2 hours I recieved a call and DR. Collins never rushed me off the telephone answered all my questions, And After just that one call you can tell he loves and believes in what he does, He wont be for everyone, Because he does talk about damnation and what it takes to get to heaven, And its not from giving ministers our money > I watched the you tube videos of many and he is just for me, everyone has a choice but in listening to his sermons and reading his blogs and than the telephone call this guy is the real deal.

Once I accepted it as genuine love, I had no choice but to accept that God, who is love, would not be against me expressing that love and would in fact help me to walk in that love.

So as long as he belongs to your group, you'll love him, but as soon as he makes a different choice, you shun him.

26 New laws and new activities result: «Abstraction, logic, reasoned choice and inventions, mathematics, art, calculation of space and time, anxieties and dreams of love — all these activities of inner life are nothing else than the effervescence of the newly - formed center as it explodes onto itself.»

Abstract thought, logic, reasoned choice and invention, mathematics, art, the exact computation of space and time, the dreams and anxieties of love: all these activities of the inner life are simply the bubbling up of the newly - formed life - centre as it explodes upon itself.

The term dilectio introduces a more restricted notion still, that of a love born of deliberation and reflective choice; it comes from, but intensifies, the root electo (choose) as chosen one and means a love of singling out one, for commitment: «You are the one I choose to love forever.»

As an atheist I think it's important to know if your candidate picks his nose and eats the boogers, not that it makes any policy difference, but it is a charachetr difference, and if the candidate promotes his faith which includes baptizing dead jews whether out of guilt or love, I want to know about it so I can make an informed character choice on who I give my vote to.

«Christian freedom is not, as St Paul says, a gift to be used as «an opportunity for self - indulgence» (Galatians 5:13) but the freedom to give ourselves in loving service... it has absolutely nothing to do with a truncated notion of a happiness that is defined — at least in America — in terms of consumer choice.»

Your sins are already forgiven, no one goes to Hell because they did not ask for forgiveness, a person goes to Hell because when they have passed the age of innocence, and have come to the Knowledge of the Gospel, or they have learned that Jesus died for their sins, and that He gives us salvation freely because He loves us more than we love ourselves, and we have to make a choice to accept or reject this free gift, if that individual accepts Jesus as their Savior, then they go to Heaven, and if that individual rejects Jesus, then they go to Hell.

Everyone makes their own decision at some point, so as much as I love Bill Nye, I disagree with him on this topic, as parents should teach their children however they want and in high school the kids will make their own choices.

Fox - Genovese's historical survey is even more general, organized vaguely to move from Genesis («male and female God created them»), to a literary analysis of 19th - century novels and the turn to romantic love, to the 20th - century denouement of marriage as a personal choice.

What does it matter when we die what is important is what we do with our life now.The struggles people find themselves is because of living a sinful lifestyle you cant play with fire and not get burnt there are consequences.Jesus wants to bring forgiveness and healing and remove the guilt and shame that you are feeling.Ive have been there i was just as guilty i do nt believe theres a big screen that replays our life if it is it, it will be about what we have done for God as our sins are covered under the blood of Jesus.The judgement for christians is that we must give an account of what we did for Jesus while we were here did we make the most of opportunities given to tell others to reach out others with his love.Mat 25:14 - 30 the Parable of the talents talks about judgement and for me it is all about what we do for Jesus the ones who are faithfull in the small things are set over much.The one who did nt use his talent that God gave him was punished for his lack of faith.So for those who are struggling with sin and life Jesus loves you and has a plan for your life just trust him to help you and he will.To be fair its wont be easy you will have to make some hard choices but he promises to help you through its all about choosing him over choosing what we think best because he knows whats best for us.Its important the choice you make as it will impact your life for eternity.brentnz

Loving unconditionally as Jesus Christ does, does not mean that sin is loved, just people are loved... Those who are willing to acknowledge their sin and repent of it are those who are sorry for offending Love with sin; if pride gets in the way of repentance, that is what one can choose... it is taking steps away from God but He is still in love with the one who does become bored with loving Him, but He refuses to interfere with that person's chLoving unconditionally as Jesus Christ does, does not mean that sin is loved, just people are loved... Those who are willing to acknowledge their sin and repent of it are those who are sorry for offending Love with sin; if pride gets in the way of repentance, that is what one can choose... it is taking steps away from God but He is still in love with the one who does become bored with loving Him, but He refuses to interfere with that person's choiLove with sin; if pride gets in the way of repentance, that is what one can choose... it is taking steps away from God but He is still in love with the one who does become bored with loving Him, but He refuses to interfere with that person's choilove with the one who does become bored with loving Him, but He refuses to interfere with that person's chloving Him, but He refuses to interfere with that person's choices.

Just as a parent would prefer that their children obey them because they want to please them, the Creator wants people to make choices that are aligned with him because they want to and are motivated by love.

The sense of the goodness to be achieved by that choice, of the opportunity that may be missed, the love for the value discovered, the excitement and joy over it all, is exactly the same as it was for those who were drawn to Jesus in those long - ago days when he first walked among us.

Tommy God has already forgiven you for your sin the moment you asked Jesus into your life and confessed him as Lord.From that point he paid for your sin in full past present future.It is not sin that stops us from being with the Lord so you are saved.The problem you are experiencing is the battle for your life in the here and now satan is out to destroy you and he knows our weaknesses.If you are honest there were already issues in your life that you struggled with and never got the victory over.So where do you go from here as i found myself in the same situation i was a christian but walking according to the flesh.God does nt change his mind he always loves us but because of our choices we distance ourselves from God.The issue is that we like sin thats our wicked hearts and to be fair we cant change our nature only Christ can do that our old nature must be crucified with Christ.The stumbling block is our pride we have to admit that we cant do it For me that was terribly difficult i was so independent thinking i could do anything but the truth was a made a real mess of things.I sense you are at a crossroads and are feeling desperate and confused.So as a brother in the Lord you need to confess your sin to God and tell him that you are weak -LCB- we all are -RCB- and that you cant do it in your strength -LCB- None of us can -RCB- but ask him to send the holy spirit to help you deal with the temptations and the sin that you struggle with and he will help you to change your life he will empower you as he did me.Rather than look at who you are look to Christ and walk in him and he will make you a new man and sin will not have dominion over you.Jesus came to set us free from bondage.Having once been a slave to sin i know what it is like to have been set free by the power of God and that is what Christ is offering you today.All it takes is a desire to change or repent and admit we cant do it and trust him to give you the strength to walk in him regards brentnz

What I have learned is about nurturing true self in order to be free to encounter love for God and others as yourself and escaping the clutches of a false sense of self from social influences and less than helpful personal choices.

It is this picture which confronts us powerfully with the choice for or against God and love, this understanding which serves as our focus, our compass, our Christ.

As a Christian, I know that your only true choice is the love and salvation of Jesus Christ.

As someone who believes in God whole heartedly and feels he is the way through alot of the darkness on this earth but also the way to celebrate our greatest joys.I am happy she has found the love of God.But I to find the choice of religion somewhat suspiscious.As others have pointed out the dicotomy makes one wonder if the fact that her boyfriend is a Catholic has alot to do with her choice.Alot of women and men for that matter find conform to what their partners religion is because it is just easier and more comfortable at home for them.Now I am not saying this is what happened in this case.but it is somehting ti ponder.For me loving God and your neighbor as much as yourself are the most important part of believeing in a Supreme Being and all the rest of the Dogma just gets in the way and even is the cause of alot of the strife and wars in this world.So I hope she is happy but UP God for me... but no thatnks on the religionAs someone who believes in God whole heartedly and feels he is the way through alot of the darkness on this earth but also the way to celebrate our greatest joys.I am happy she has found the love of God.But I to find the choice of religion somewhat suspiscious.As others have pointed out the dicotomy makes one wonder if the fact that her boyfriend is a Catholic has alot to do with her choice.Alot of women and men for that matter find conform to what their partners religion is because it is just easier and more comfortable at home for them.Now I am not saying this is what happened in this case.but it is somehting ti ponder.For me loving God and your neighbor as much as yourself are the most important part of believeing in a Supreme Being and all the rest of the Dogma just gets in the way and even is the cause of alot of the strife and wars in this world.So I hope she is happy but UP God for me... but no thatnks on the religionAs others have pointed out the dicotomy makes one wonder if the fact that her boyfriend is a Catholic has alot to do with her choice.Alot of women and men for that matter find conform to what their partners religion is because it is just easier and more comfortable at home for them.Now I am not saying this is what happened in this case.but it is somehting ti ponder.For me loving God and your neighbor as much as yourself are the most important part of believeing in a Supreme Being and all the rest of the Dogma just gets in the way and even is the cause of alot of the strife and wars in this world.So I hope she is happy but UP God for me... but no thatnks on the religionas much as yourself are the most important part of believeing in a Supreme Being and all the rest of the Dogma just gets in the way and even is the cause of alot of the strife and wars in this world.So I hope she is happy but UP God for me... but no thatnks on the religionas yourself are the most important part of believeing in a Supreme Being and all the rest of the Dogma just gets in the way and even is the cause of alot of the strife and wars in this world.So I hope she is happy but UP God for me... but no thatnks on the religion!!

Now, if I were perfectly bisexual and really felt it was an even choice as far as my attractions go, I would base the decision on the person, who I fell in love with or was most in love with.

``... (human) souls are depicted in the Holy Qur» an as having three main faculties: the mind or the intelligence, which is made for comprehending the truth; the will which is made for freedom of choice, and sentiment which is made for loving the good and the beautiful... God orders people to fear him as much as possible, to listen (and thus understand the truth); to obey (and thus to will the good) and to spend (and thus to exercise love and virtue).»

Good post I; As I have said earlier they can choose to worship a Vengeful God or Loving God, the choice is theirs.

Oh, and my choice as of this time & experience in my life is, yes there is a God & he is definatily in my life & I love Him totally, just can «t help it.

All loving means leaving humanity to dissappoint as mentiond not force being loving but to leave it as a choice to love or no.

«They love it because it unifies people and it seems less political than when they have to make tough policy choices as head of government or brazenly political choices as head of party.»

Human love defies explanation either as a rational decision based on the attributes of the beloved, or as an unmotivated act of choice.

I love it when the unlearned come out and play, You say He is vicious it is really protection and your own decisions make the choice for you as you are finding out and when it comes to perversion of truth, love leading His people astray He is so much more than a angry mother protecting her children.

I may choose not to spend copious time with you, or tacitly permit you to scream in my presence, etc. all the while loving you, perhaps the essence of you, as opposed to your conduct, choices, etc..

Jeremy good message and quite relevant for today God is still looking at our hearts and motives for serving him or are we serving our own agenda as Jonah was.He did nt feel compassionate towards his enemies and who could blame him they had cruelly killed many Jews it was a question of life or death to his own people.The Jewish nation was no more deserving of Gods grace than the other nations that is revealed by sending Jonah to preach a message of hope and life.Ultimately God calls all by faith in him and is willing to be merciful to all nations and peoples that do not not deserve it just like us it is by grace that we all are forgiven.I am pleased that God is sovereign and knows whats best he is merciful to us.Our human nature is that it is better to kill our enemies before they can kill us and that is essentially Jonahs message that is why he struggled to be obedient to Gods will.Gods message is to forgive those that trespass against us and show mercy.Its complicated and it is natural to protect ourselves and our families from those who would seek to destroy them but ultimately its about trusting God with everything easier said than done.If it comes to a choice we will have to trust God and ask for his strength because we cant do it in ours.As Christ laid down his life for us are we ready to lay our lives and the lives of our families as a sacrifice for him.To me that is where the story of Jonah is leading to we have the choice to fight our enemies or to love them as God loves them.brentnz

If the scope of morally responsible freedom were reduced so that a free wrong choice would not be very damaging, its value as voluntary love would be correspondingly reduced.

When one couples this with what we have said earlier about man's freedom, the openness to the future which is before each of us and all of us, and the importance of decision as to choices made, the moral question is radically transformed from obedience to arbitrary command to willing acceptance of the invitation of love.

I do sympathize as the choice is to follow logic to the conclusion that god most likely does not exist, and by so doing break your heart by learning that those you love and care for have lied to you, and the other choice being turning your back on logic and choosing self delusions.

Micha, a stay - at - home mom from Texas, describes herself as «Southern Baptist nurtured, Anglican by choice, Presbyterian by former church, and in love with Roman Catholic monastic and contemplative practice.»

The God that makes most sense in light of the suffering of the world, is the God who loves us completely (as the Universalists believed) but who doesn't have the power to over-ride our freedom to make bad choices.