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Thinking Outside the Universe
I tend to think of our plane of existence as a bubble, but I’m sure you get the reference to “thinking outside the box.” Again, this exercise assumes you are alert both intellectually and spiritually. Otherwise, it will not make … Continue reading
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Tagged divine revelation, human wisdom, intellect, mainstream christianity, mysticism, philosophy, power of the spirit, psychology, religion, thinking outside the box
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Ecclesiastes 8
The Hebrew language did not lend itself easily to blunt or direct literal statements. Good Hebrew was loaded with imagery and parabolic expressions. Here, Solomon paints a scene of serving in his courts. Who wants to be a wise servant … Continue reading
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Ecclesiastes 7
In Hebrew culture, the ultimate symbol of manhood was the shepherd. It was a lonely work and required a quiet and watchful temperament. You learned not to expect much from sheep. While there is a place for the artistic exploration … Continue reading
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The Myth of Material Progress
You can ignore the moral laws of God all you like, but they don’t go away. If you ignore them and build a science of prosperity based merely on what humans can perceive and reason about, you will inevitably find … Continue reading
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Tagged divine revelation, economics, intellect, material prosperity, mysticism, mythology, rational view, scripture
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Eve Was Deceived
References: Genesis 3:14-19; 1 Timothy 2:9-15 If you want to call God a misogynist, feel free. He’s not too concerned with your opinions and reasoning, especially if you are a sucker for the mythology of feminism. Human nature has not … Continue reading
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Ecclesiastes 6
Solomon warns others that his position as the wealthiest man in the history of Israel is not enviable. Solomon had surely run across a great many people to whom God had granted great material wealth, but no ability to enjoy … Continue reading
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Tagged fighting god, human wisdom, intellect, material blessings, material wealth, moral fabric, mysticism, scripture, spirituality
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Humorless God
Warning: Star Trek reference ahead! In the original TV series Star Trek, we encountered the character of Spock, half human and half Vulcan. His people mastered reason and logic to overcome a hideous emotional nature, according to the background legends. … Continue reading
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Tagged god of the old testament, hebrew literature, intellect, literature, mysticism, mythology, religion, scripture, star trek reference
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