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1 Cor 1:25-27
25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
26 For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. 27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty;

Lets think for a moment. Many today call us foolish, the...

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1 Corinthians 2: 2 To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who in every place call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:

Are you dear reader a saint? It seems that this passage would indicate not, it seems to be written to the Church of God, so I suppose that Church (denomination) are full of saints but not us. But wait...what's that, who are sanctified in Christ, well, OK that's me....

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1 Chronicles 11:5-7 (New King James Version)

5 But the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, “You shall not come in here!” Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion (that is, the City of David). 6 Now David said, “Whoever attacks the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain.” And Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, and became chief. 7 Then David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the City of David.

The Jebusites...

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