Then I was invited to visit a monastery of Camaldolese Benedictine monks
who live by the Rule of St. Benedict and the Brief Rule of St. Romuald, a tenth - century Italian known as the «father of reasonable hermits.»
Not exact matches
A beneficiary
who is subject to the
life expectancy option but failed to withdraw RMD amounts
by the applicable deadline may receive an automatic waiver of the penalty
by withdrawing the total balance of the inherited account
by Dec. 31 of the fifth year that follows the year the retirement account owner died (the five - year
rule).
But the «yes» part comes from reminding yourself that there are a few basic
rules you can
live by in terms of how you interact with others, and if you keep these absolute essentials in mind, things will go a lot easier for you — and be a lot easier on those employees of yours
who are, in many respects, very much at your mercy.
It is about time women take back control over their
lives instead of bowing down to religion that are
ruled by men
who want women to be second class citizens of the world.
The document criticizes «doctrinal or disciplinary security,» «an obsession with the law,» «punctilious concern for... doctrine,» «dogmatism,» «hiding behind
rules and regulations,» and «a rigid resistance to change,» while reprimanding those
who «give excessive importance to certain
rules,» overemphasize «ecclesial
rules,» believe that «doctrine... is a closed system,» «feel superior to others because they observe certain
rules,» have «an answer for every question,» wish to «exercise a strict supervision over others»
lives,» «long for a monolithic body of doctrine guarded
by all and leaving no room for nuance,» believe that «we give glory to God... simply
by following certain ethical norms,» and «look down on others like heartless judges, lording it over them and always trying to teach them lessons.»
I don't fear any «invisible man in the sky»
who hasn't produced one credible, empirically based instance of his existence in over 3,000 years What is needed is for people to stop
living by the
rules of myth and mysticism and start
living by the realities of the here and now
A God
who could make good children as easily as bad, yet preferred to make bad ones;
who could have made every one of them happy, yet never made a single happy one;
who made them prize their bitter
life, yet stingily cut it short;
who gave his angels eternal happiness unearned, yet required his other children to earn it;
who gave his angels painless
lives, yet cursed his other children with biting miseries and maladies of mind and body;
who mouths justice, and invented hell - mouths mercy, and invented hell - mouths Golden
Rules and forgiveness multiplied
by seventy times seven, and invented hell;
who mouths morals to other people, and has none himself;
who frowns upon crimes, yet commits them all;
who created man without invitation, then tries to shuffle the responsibility for man's acts upon man, instead of honorably placing it where it belongs, upon himself; and finally, with altogether divine obtuseness, invites his poor abused slave to worship him!
Christian
rules (I won't call them laws, it implies validity) apply to those
who accept them and choose to
live by them.
Many
who hated Scalia's
rulings could not help but be entertained
by his razor - sharp writing, which he used especially in his dissenting opinions to carve up the majority's reasoning (my favorite is Planned Parenthood v. Casey, where among other things he referred to the majority's «Nietzschean vision of us unelected,
life - tenured judges — leading a Volk
who will be «tested
by following»» the Court's
rulings obediently).
It is because the biblical teaching about the kingdom of God promises joy, contentment, and significance to those
who live under the
rule and reign of God that the invitation to enter into the kingdom
by faith in Jesus Christ has such persuasive power.
I wish people would accept that the «Bible» is not gods word neither was it wrote
by god but
by men
who put what they decided they wanted as
rules for everyone else to run their
life based on, every thing from what type of fabric you can wear at the same time to what you can eat on certain days.
about people
who experience same - sex attraction trying to
live a Christian
life, this fuller exposition of his thought on the new ideologies presented a fascinating look into the way in which colonialism — discredited
by liberals and to lesser extent many conservatives as well — has gone away from the actual military and political
rule seen in previous centuries, to a stealthier and subtler form of the exertion of foreign power.
If the Supreme Court somehow obtained jurisdiction over this independent sovereign power, according to Coons it would not be acting «either as or for the state, but as the arbiter of legal sovereigns
who need a way to
live together
by some
rule more humane than naked power.»
Examples are 9/11 hijackings, The holding back of stem cell research that could save countless human
lives, Aids being spread due to religious opposition to the use of condoms, Christians legally fighting this year to teach over 1 million young girls in America that they must always be obedient to men, the eroding of child protection laws in America
by Christians, for so called faith based healing alternatives that place children's health and safety at risk, burning of witches, the crusades, The Nazi belief that the Aryans were god's chosen to
rule the world, etc... But
who cares about evidence in the real world when we have our imaginations and delusions about gods with no evidence of them existing.
Neville i mentioned those people only because the discussion was talking about dominionism the combination of the church and state as a governing
rule all those people were government leaders all of them suffered in there own way.Its was the suffering that prepared them for the roles that they were to play and there faith in God was what helped them get through.We are made stronger in our weakness no matter how important or unimportant we may appear to others.I guess it is easy to fall into the lie about political involvement that its hard to make change but some people have had a huge impact.Really it is God
who deserves the praise he is the one that creats the opportunitys to make impact on the world as in our strength we can do nothing.In hebrews the great men and woman of faith there are those that seemed unimportant to the world and many suffered for there faith Our Lord knows everyone
by name and every small act of faith we do he remembers because we do it out of our love for him that is what the christian walk is about
living for Jesus and sharing that love with others.brentnz.
«WE HAVE THE VICTORY» For those struggling with thoughts of unforgiveness and attacks on the mind especially deceiving thoughts and doubts these are from satan in the word they are called fiery darts we are to quench those darts
by faith so we need to read the word and believe that Gods word is true.We also have the victory over these thoughts because when we accept Jesus the holy spirit dwells within us so satan does nt have authority over us he can not
rule what belongs to God he can only deceive.We can not defeat the enemy in our strength we need the holy spirit when we try and overcome him in our strength we struggle especially with our thoughs and in the area of sin.If you are having evil thoughts or doubts commit your way unto the Lord and let him fight your battle.Tell the enemy he has no authority over you that you are under the covering of Jesus Christ and when you have doubts memorise verses on faith ie greater is he that is in me than he that is in the world.The holy spirit is just like Jesus talk to him be friends with him he helps us to
live like Christ and gives us the power to do it.We are overcomers more than conquerers through Christ
who strengthens us.brentnz
In fact, the first paragraph of the City of God alludes to the famous passage from the prophet Habakkuk, «the just shall
live by faith,» and in book nineteen Augustine cites Habakkuk twice, most notably at a point where he links the just person (iustus) to the justice (iustitia) due God «
who rules an obedient city according to his grace.»
Is it possible and after reading about it i kept on thinking «i will sell to my soul for 20 carats get out shut up i will never ever sell my soul to you oh god please help me and this is continuing for a few days i am afraid that i have sold my sold to the devil have i please help and still i think god's way of allowing others to hate him us much worse even you know and can easily think think about much better punishments like rebirth after being punished for all the sins in
life and i am feeling put on the sin of those
who committed the unforgiviable sin (the early 0th century priests) imagine them burning in hell fire till now for 2000 years hopelessly screaming to god for help i can't belive the mercy of god are they forgiven even though commiting this sin keans going to hell for entinity thank you and congralutions i think the 7 year tribulation periodvis over in 18th century the great commect shooting and in 19th century the sun became dark for a day and moon was not visible on the earth but now satun has the domination over me those
who don't belive in jesus crist i used to belive in him but now after knowing a lot in science it is getting harharder to belive in him even though i know that he exsists and i only belived in him not that he died for me in the cross and also not for eternal
life and i still sin as much as i used to before but only a little reduced and i didn't accept satan as my master but what can i do because those
who knowingly sin a lot and don't belive in jesus christ has to accept satan as their master because he only teaches us that even though he is evil he gives us complete freedom but thr followers of jesus and god only have freedom because they can sin only with in a limit and no more but recive their reward after their
life in heaven but the followers of satun have to go to hell butbi don't want to go to hell and be
ruled by the cruel tryant but still why didn't god destroy satun long way before and i think it was also Adam and eve's fault also they could have blamed satan and could have also get their punishment reduced but they didn't and today we are seeing the result
Because God has given Christ Jesus «the name that is above every name,» those
who confess him are not
ruled by the names given to them
by the principalities and powers but are freed to
live to God.
Nonetheless, the Justices gravely declared that «the character of a nation of people
who aspire to
live according to the
rule of law» is ultimately to be measured
by the people's willingness to put aside their deeply held moral and religious views and accept the Court's pronouncements on this and other divisive questions.
The Jews, however, understood that this was no ordinary set of
rules: This was a
life regulator designed
by the One
who invented
life and knows how it is best applied.
The people
who were watching and observing to see what changes occurred in the
lives of those
who had been baptized were impressed and encouraged
by the changes they saw, and wanted to participate in this growing community which represented the values and goals of the
rule and reign of God as exemplified in the person and work of Jesus Christ.
The starting point is the appearance of One
who asserted that he came to announce and inaugurate the kingly
rule of God in such a way as to actualize the hopes of the people of God, make effective the liberating promise and power of God, establish men —
by his
life and teaching and deeds — in a new relationship to God and to one another.
Those
who were no people — slaves in Egypt — but
who now have been made into a special people, embraced
by love, they are to
live out a new humanity that is not
ruled by envy, jealousy, or hostility.
Even in gay loving relationships which
by the way are a mere quarter of 1 percent of the US people are we giving in and changing the definition of marriage for all and allowing these
who define marriage
by their own
rules and ways rather than saying you need to
live up to this standard.
Their
life was
ruled by other's
who themselves were trapped in a constant cycle of repetative behaviorisms.
In other words, it is not thanks to magisterial Church documents that we have this central tenet of the Faith (although I am sure
by now that it is certainly secured
by decree of the Magisterium), but thanks to the faithful and saintly
life and writings of one man from a far flung province of the Roman empire
who would rather retreat to the quiet of the cloister than
rule from the episcopal throne (though he clearly felt quite bitter about losing the latter).
In this age of moral relativity, when relationships seem to be so easily trivialized and the impoverishment of other people is so easily neglected, it seems necessary to hear the Word of God from James,
who chastises us for not
living by the
rules of right conduct.
Having religion can be helpful to those
who are spiritually lost and may not be
living their
life by this simple
rule.
In other words, it is a governing
rule that just as Jesus took the sin of the world upon Himself so that He might bear the sin and shame for all, so also God did this in the Old Testament
by taking the blame for the sinful actions and behaviors of the people
who lived during that time.
And what exactly is meant
by those
who say that
life appeared
by chance and that evolution is a blind process
ruled by randomness?
Living by the
rule of Leviticus 19, we point to a God whose justice is
ruled by love,
who makes provision for the poor and will not allow the disabled to be disadvantaged.
It is unfortunate that a country of this stature,
who rules the world, from the skies like a god, and lacks comprehensive leadership to deal with these pressing issues... where are the Presidents akin to our late leaders that took the initiative and got things done, America has become a cold, hostile place to
live, We lack the sense of unity that made us what we are... There are hundreds of thousand unemployed, Why can't the government promote an agency akin to the peace corps, that utilizes the young folks sitting on their a $ $ and make them earn their unemployment check
by working in this storm zone, to rehabilitate and get these folks back on their feet... it would promote a culture of selflessness and charity and would without a question cause a paradigm shift in the minds of our youth, This is what makes a nation great!
It gave him justification to persecute others
who tried to reform the church, didn't agree with, or didn't want to
live by the King's «God»
rules.
The God
who spared Nineveh, the God
who in Jesus Christ told us that the last shall be first, has more respect for children than for armies, for animals than for buildings, for the poor whose
lives are
ruled by others than for those
who boast of their power.
Those
who lived in areas
ruled by the Aztecs were required to offer seeds in payment of the tax they deemed «tribute».
After an extensive review of the operations of Jackie Robinson West Little League and Illinois District 4, the Little League International Charter / Tournament Committee has determined that the Jackie Robinson West Little League and Illinois District 4 Administrator knowingly violated Little League International
Rules and Regulations
by placing players on their team
who did not qualify to play because they
lived outside the team's boundaries.
They
who know what it is to have fevered skin and throbbing brain deliciously soothed
by the cool touch of air are inclined to make a new
rule in
life: Never be within doors when you can rightly be without.»
These programs have many ardent adherents
who view the Ezzos as rescuing them from a chaotic family
life ruled by undisciplined children that other families
who don't use their methods must surely experience.
It is a shame, but we let «the system»
rule our
lives in other ways, so they'll determine and take away all liberties that should be choice and human right not determined
by other people
who say they're in charge for our best interests.
Last month, a State Appellate Court
ruled in favor of two home healthcare workers
who filed suit claiming the 13 - hour
rule violated New York State's minimum wage laws, since they were made available to work 24 - hours a day
by being
live - in home health workers.
The state can also set out what a healthy relationship looks like, how sex should be and what consent is because all the folk broken
by bad relationships, abuse, sexual assault and rape are a part of that state and the equal of the men
who also
live within it and too often make the
rules to suit themselves.
Bello described the late Jibril as a man
who «
lived in the hearts of his people», saying the vacuum he left in the state and the
ruling party will be difficult to fill, according to a statement
by Kingsley Fanwo, the Director General of Media and Publicity.
«We will fight to make sure that people
who work hard and play
by the
rules can earn an honest
living.»
A young Tory activist
who made allegations of bullying within the Conservative Party and was later found dead on a railway line after being hit
by a train, took his own
life, a coroner has
ruled.
... But a
rule change introduced
by Education Secretary Michael Gove now means schools can offer poor children places ahead of better - off youngsters
who live nearer — with heads picking up hundreds of pounds in extra funding.»
That may be a defensible position in the courtroom, but not on the political field — particularly after the expenses saga heightened public sensitivity about law - makers
who live by one set of
rules, and impose another on everyone else.
We further believe Americans are a generous people
who understand that immigrants
who work hard and play
by the
rules not only better their own
lives but also enrich our nation.
Students of ancient Rome can now immerse themselves in the world of Roman emperor Hadrian,
who ruled from 117 to 138 A.D. Hadrian's Villa is now a ruin, but a team led
by Indiana University's Professor Bernie Frischer has brought it back to
life.
If you can hack the
rules of mRNA, «essentially the entire kingdom of
life is available for you to play with,» says Hoge, a physician
by training
who left a position as a health care analyst to become Moderna's president in 2012.